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29/06/2017 GMT

BBC World Service - Newshour, Iraqi Forces Retake IS Stronghold

Iraqi forces close in on the remaining Islamic State stronghold in Mosul

Iraqi-led forces close in on so-called Islamic State's (IS) final stronghold in the centre of the city of Mosul. The BBC's Orla Guerin, who is embedded with Iraqi forces, reports from the frontline. 

Also in the programme: Young Hong Kong residents on life in their city; President Trump's latest "Twitter storm". 

(Image: An Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service sniper takes a shot during the advance towards the Old City of Mosul on 29th June 2017. Credit: Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP/Getty Images)

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